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Croydon 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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BLINDNESS
I am indebted to the Chief Welfare Officer for access to his
records regarding blind persons registered during the year.
These show that of the 99 cases registered:-
11 were due to glaucoma and
52 to cataract.
Of the cases where surgical treatment had been recommended,
subsequent follow-up showed it had either been performed or
would be carried out except:-
1 patient had died.
1 patient had removed from the Borough.
EPILEPTICS
Reference is made in the School Health section regarding
number of cases known to the department. In addition the Chief
Welfare Officer informs me that 65 adult cases are registered
with his Department, 9 of whom are in special Homes.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948, SECTION 47 NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
During 1964 no order for compulsory removal was required. 8 cases (six women and two men) were reported as possibly requiring this action, but on investigation were dealt with by other means.
| Admitted to Queen's Hospital voluntarily | 1 |
| Admitted to Mayday Hospital voluntarily | – |
| Admitted to local authority Hostel voluntarily | – |
| Awaiting admission to a Hostel (on 31.12.64.) | – |
| Admitted to private Nursing Home | – |
| Provided with additional help (e. g. Home Help and/or Nurse) and remaining under observation | 5 |
| Died before action could be taken | – |
| Statutory action not appropriate - no further action necessary | 2 |
| 8 |